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4th of July Reflection: Proud to Be an American

July 4, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, Americans are celebrating the 4th of July. Parades, community events, family barbeques, and fireworks will be the high point of their day. Some will take time to reflect on our country’s history while others might become sentimental about their patriotism. I, on the other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: appreciating life, appreciating life in America, appreciation, expat experience, fortunate to be an American, gratefulness, life in India, living abroad, living as an expat, living as an expat in India, lucky to be an American, proud to be an American, stepping outside comfort zone

Stunned by India’s Poverty

June 10, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Years after my expat experience in Bangalore, India, I remain stunned by India's poverty. Every day, I was bombarded by people living in squalor. Masses of people lived without the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing and electricity. Their meals were cooked on open fires. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Annawadi, Bangalore, Behind the Beautiful Forever, expat living in India, expat view of India, Katherine Boo, life in India, Mumbai, poverty in India, slums in India, Westerners views of India

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